Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds

Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn due to strong winds in New York, creating an elevated risk of fire spread, according to the National Weather Service. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County, where multiple wildfires have damaged structures and injured individuals, including a firefighter with second-degree burns. Wind advisories are in place in the region through Sunday, with dry conditions and gusts of up to 30 mph increasing the potential for fires to spread quickly.

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